“I walked into this changeroom – this Australian cricket changeroom with Allan Border, Steve Waugh, David Boon and Ian Healy and Bobby Simpson leading it,” recalls Langer.

"If Allan Border had asked me to tamper with the ball I would've. I would've because I would be too scared not to. The difference is Allan Border would never have asked me and Bobby Simpson would've killed me!

"He would've killed anyone who bought the game into disrepute.

Langer says the game has changed since he first earned his baggy green. Picture: 9News (AAP)

“You couldn’t help but become a better person and a better cricketer – because mate, that was a serious changeroom!”

In terms of the sanctions handed down to Steve Smith, Dave Warner and Cameron Bancroft, Langer agreed with the punishment.

"They're really tough sanctions - that said, they should be. And the reasons they should be because we've said forever, we don't bend the rules. We don't cheat.

“In terms of the culture now, I don’t know. I’m not close enough to say but I’ll certainly find out. I’ll be walking into the cauldron soon and I’ll be asking and hopefully get those answers.”

Justin Langer, pictured while playing with the man he's replacing, Darren Lehmann, enjoyed a hugely successful international career. ()

In terms of the sanctions handed down to Steve Smith, Dave Warner and Cameron Bancroft

Justin Langer first went for the Australian coaching job in late 2011 but missed out when South African Mickey Arthur got the nod.

He went on to coach the Warriors, where he grew as a leader.

Matthew Pavlich was impressed by the attitude in the Perth Scorchers dressing room. (Getty)

“I thought yeah, I’m just out of playing, I know about coaching,” said Langer.

“Whoa, the lessons I’ve learned. I’ve served a great apprenticeship.”

I spent time in the dressing room with Langer’s Perth Scorchers when they were playing, and there’s a lot to like about his teams and how they go about it.

Justin Langer has proven he deserves his shot at cricket’s top job.

He also deserves the support of fans as he sets about the job to restore pride in Australian cricket.